The Hoosier Lottery's new private operator brought in record sales revenue of more than $1 billion, but is likely to fall short of what it promised to the state.

During its full first year managing the lottery, Rhode Island-based GTECH Corp. surpassed last year's sales record of $934 million. The growth represents a 7 percent increase, which is higher than the national average of 2.9 percent, lottery officials said.

"The Hoosier Lottery experienced a remarkable year, and our record contribution to the State of Indiana underscores our commitment to maximizing revenue in a socially responsible way," said Sarah Taylor, executive director of the Hoosier Lottery.

But lottery officials also acknowledged that GTECH will likely fall short of the $256 million it promised to the state when it won a contract to operate the state lottery in October of 2012.

To hit that figure, GTECH would need $1.056 billion in sales. That's unlikely since it just surpassed the $1 billion mark last week and the fiscal year ends Monday.

The state's contract with GTECH requires the company to make up the difference if it falls short of its income commitment.

The final sales and state revenue figures for the fiscal year weren't yet available. The final revenue figures will have to be audited over the next few months before the size of any shortfall can be determined, said Courtney Arango, spokeswoman for the state lottery commission, which oversees GTECH.

But in a press release, Colin Hadden, GTECH Indiana's chief operating officer and general manager, said, "We are excited about surpassing the $1 billion sales mark, and we are committed to fulfilling our obligation to the State of Indiana."

Proceeds from the lottery help pay for police and firefighter pensions, teacher retirement funds, and motor vehicle excise tax reductions.

GTECH, a subsidiary of Italian company Lottomatica Group, is also an owner of the companies that operate lotteries in New Jersey and Illinois.

In Illinois, the company's failure to meet revenue commitments has prompted disputes with state officials. The company, Northstar Lottery Group, has missed revenue targets by more than 20 percent there, triggering penalties under the contract. Company officials, however, blame the shortfalls on state interference with their business decisions.

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